An FCC requirement that filings at the agency include all materials...
An FCC requirement that filings at the agency include all materials cited in pleadings or ex parte submissions would encourage some to “eschew participation in an FCC rulemaking,” the Satellite Industry Association said in comments (http://xrl.us/bmpszh). The requirement could result…
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in such a large volume of information that it could obscure the useful information, SIA added. The proposal isn’t consistent with legislative and executive branches’ efforts to reduce burdens on those wishing to take part in agency rulemakings, the association said. The obligation wouldn’t enhance transparency and may make it harder to find relevant filings or participate, SIA said. All other filings have opposed expanding filing rules, as the agency asked about in a public notice (CD Jan 25 p12).